From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Secret memo detailing outstanding design work required for the Left Hand Silver Phantom 31.G.VII chassis.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 124\4\ scan0184 | |
| Date | 14th May 1940 | |
| SECRET. loub To Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} from Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/FJH.{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} c. to Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/HH. c. to Ev{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}/ID. FJH{Fred J. Hardy - Chief Dev. Engineer} (handwritten signature) Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}2/JH.14.5.40. Left Hand Silver Phantom 31.G.VII. Although the design work on the above chassis was once almost complete, due to changes in the specification have caused further designs to be needed. Outstanding work is as follows - (1) Instrument Board - in hand. (2) Horn relay position. (3) Modified linkage for column gear shift - 85% complete. (4) Steering column support on scuttle - 10% complete. P.T.O. | ||